[$15, Flying Wish Paper]
Back in the late fall, I did up a post on Flying Wish Paper that poked a little fun at both the product and the promotional video.
Julia, the fabulous creator of said wish paper, called me out for being an alarmist and a cynic, and challenged me to a test drive. As I was terrified she might key my car over the bad publicity (kidding! just kidding!), I accepted.
Months later, I've finally gotten the chance to make my own wishes come true:
Test Drive: Flying Wish Paper from Steph Auteri on Vimeo.
This is my (very low-tech) video of my Flying Wish Paper experience. Let me add that this was the second video we shot. I had a separate video clip from our first try, in which the gasp I emitted rivaled those of the women in the promotional video. There were also some "holy shits" and "jesus christs." Unfortunately, due to technical issues, I cannot show you this video.
Anyways.
The kit itself is absolutely adorable. You can choose from a number of designs, and then the package you receive contains 50 sheets of Flying Wish Paper, 25 Wish Platforms, and both a box of matches and a set of little pencils embossed with the Wish Paper name. You canalso buy a mini kit for $8, which includes only 15 sheets of paper and 5 platforms.
My wish hasn't come true yet, but only about 16 hours have passed. Either way, I am so bringing this kit out at my next intimate gathering. Wishes for everyone!
p.s. Nothing in my house burst into flames due to my use of the Flying Wish Paper, though my heart was in my throat that very first time.
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